(Moon) 3. He has sold his soul by compromising the pounds for his beliefs. Aw...I didn't get that at all from the interview. "Compromise" is not selling out. Most of us do it . But I think he's being too hard on himself. Are you reading this Colin??? You have given exposure [read $$$]to many causes that might otherwise have gone unnoticed [by me esp]: Survival Appeal Tree House Trust Fund ["Speak with the Angels"] The Chicken House Theatre (SIL Charity Preem) Free Trade Coffee [ I now feel v. virtuous when I pay an exhorbitant amount for a cup of Starbucks;-)] Oxfam [I know I have missed others...can anybody add to them.] He has taken the notoriety of his career and taken it to a higher level. Not many people, even with higher ed degrees, can say that. "I salute you" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you boss for devoting your Sunday to typing it up.And to the team in the UK (Aishling, Bethan, you know who you are ). Imagine getting it up on the day it was published. I feel like such a lump! It was a good interview. At least he didn't diss Tony Blair or Prince Charles;-)

He and his Italian wife Livia are expecting their second child in August. She's close to 6 months along. Thanks for that, Barbara. Re: The Telegraph photos--that can't be his house. He'd never let himself be photographed in a way that would make his home identifiable, IMO.

(Mari)TV ALERT for the UK fans: Colin will be on "This Morning" tomorrow (Tuesday). OMG!! If this comes off, it'll be a first!! Casual interviewing style(very chatty), with male and female co-hosts. Not in the same league a Parky, but better than nothing. Hope this is only the first of many UK TV appearances (lighting candles) Set your VCRs ladies!

Is this a BBC show? I wonder if we get it on BBC/Am? (Mari), She's close to 6 months along. Thanks for that, Barbara. True. But she must be more. I wouldn't call someone very pregnant at 6 months. Re: The Telegraph photos--that can't be his house. He'd never let himself be photographed in a way that would make his home identifiable, IMO. That looked to me more like the back of the house that might go into a small garden.

(Moon Dreams) Is this a BBC show? I wonder if we get it on BBC/Am? I checked the BBC /Am website and this show is not listed..:-((

(Moon Dreams) 5. Cursing comes very naturally to him. He is'nt the only one..(but I don't imagine he would ever do this on a tv appearance!) Just found this on the BBC website regarding Anna Chancellor...Shocking!!;-)) Anna once famously shocked the Richard, Judy, the TV audience and the ITV network bosses, when she uttered the 'f' word the live This Morning show whilst being interviewed.

Thanks Karen for the explanations... I guess not knowing much about clothes, I thought the tweeds were knicker pants made of tweed... Time for a dictionary or he's talking about people wearing two pairs of pants. :) Evelyn. I agree he does a lot for worthy causes. I mean I "know" French actors who outside of their craft are only known for supporting a certain soccer team or for owning a winery. But I think the compromise comes from being aware of the misery in the world and not invest your whole self in it (especially when your family comprises many missionaries). Shades of Cause Celeb in a way. Good luck EmmaB! I'm eagerly waiting for your report. You are so good to us stranded in no-Firth land!

(Tyrrel) This results in him dropping his trousers, slapstick-style, and many people, particularly Colin Firth fans, may, at this point, wish to leave the cinema. Now, what about this scene would be so awful as to make her want to walk out? What does Colin do? I know it isn't the quasi-pasty twirl bit. Or is it just HG here who is impossible to take? I do like that Tyrrel has pretty good taste and can recognize good performances from Colin and says that most of the others in HS *do* give excellent performances (that is, with the exception of our naked sprite). But we can forgive him for that, and if the casting agents don�t seem to see him as he sees himself, then perhaps it is because he is something of a blank canvas. He is like the impressionist who feels obligated to tell you when he has stopped performing��and now this is me,� as Mike Yarwood used to say. I agrre, Moon, this is a bizarre thing to say. (CF) For me and Ken [Branagh] it was our first job ever out of drama school. Actually, that's not true for Branagh. But I think life has treated me very, very well, and I have got away with murder, really.� He's not complaining, knows he's done well for himself and shouldn't complain. (Evelyn) But does anyone else get the drift that he's not so impressed with the final porduct? His enthusiasm is rather, ahem, understated. ;-) (Moon) We now know that: 5. Cursing comes very naturally to him. And this is a new revelation to you? ;-) (Janet) If this comes off, it'll be a first!! A second, actually. He did appear on Parkinson many years ago to promote TD, with Robt Lawrence. I believe "This Morning" is an ITV program, which means it would not be on BBC America. Thanks Barbara for the news snippet from the Daily Express.

Good luck at the premiere, Emma! A few commments on the article (a big thanks to Karen, Aishling and Antonella): I wish the author hadn't taken this opportunity to slam the movie. Here he is doing press to promote it, and she goes out of her way to negate it. I also think she could have done a better job in explaining free trade and why he links it to coffee--if I hadn't already known the issue, I wouldn't have understood it from this. The "we're drinking shit coffee" comment comes out of left field because she hasn't given it context. I think his comments on speaking out as a public figure are interesting--he's right, there's a real there. The media only listens because you're famous (and they want their sound bite), but the public doesn't particularly want to hear it from you. I do think there are ways of doing it, however. Adrien Brody is a good example of someone who speaks out in an eloquent, constructive manner, and I think Colin would do it that way too. The public doesn't resent the voicing of opinions--what they resent is the stridency and disrespect that sometimes accompanies it.

(Karen)Now, what about this scene would be so awful as to make her want to walk out? It certainly didn't make me want to walk out, but I have to say, his legs do look a little spindly. BTW, I don't think he was wearing underpants in that scene but don't get too excited, it was a 'rear' view as he jumped into bed! - definitely played for laughs, not sex appeal. BTW, did anyone make it to the previews last Thursday? I don't think any comments have been posted yet. I enjoyed it second time around - and I didn't find MS as irritating as first time. It will never be major hit, but it is an enjoyable little movie, with good performances all round (well, maybe excepting HG).

(Moon) We now know that: 5. Cursing comes very naturally to him. (Karen), And this is a new revelation to you? ;-) LOL, no, but he could omit them for interviews once in a while. ;-) Am I the only one that is disappointed in this Telegraph interview? Getting the cover story is a big deal.

The telegraph interview is conducted in the basement of the Portobello hotel in Notting Hill. I assumed the photo of him with the bike and patterned rug (back right of pic) was taken around Notting Hill on property of the hotel possibly.

Good luck Emma, we eagerly anticipate your report. I find it hard to believe that ODB's first appearance on a UK chat show since Tumbledown is to be This Morning, from upmarket to downmarket in a day ;-) The TV listings I checked had Jerome Flynn listed for tomorrow discussing his role as Tommy Cooper on London stage, maybe they will both be on!

Karen thanks for the terrific HS page and pics. Thanks also for the Telegraph article, explanations, and pics (has his scalp turned purple? Can just hear Jim Broadbent saying it now;-)). Thanks to Aishling for the HS review article with juicy spoilers, and to Antonella, Bethan, Murph, Emma, Mari for all the information and pics. (Moon)Lora asked at one of our local AMC theatres which has the poster up about the release date for HS in Miami and she was told July 9th. This guy seem to know all about it. He told me he thought it was coming in July, but he didn't give me an exact date. Maybe he was more specific with you. Did he tell you it was the 9th? He did say I was the second person who asked about the poster ;-). Emma, good luck tonight. Hope he remembers you and asks, "So how did our picture together turn out?" ;-) Ask him how Trauma is going or if he's started on it yet. Btw, I love the way he says 'drama' and 'Trauma' in the Colin Unplugged video. It's sort of like, 'drawma' and 'Trawma." So maybe, Emma, you'll get to hear him 'say those words' if you ask him about the movie. ;-) (You don't have to ask...it's just a small suggestion, since I know from experience how hard it is to think of a question when you're breathing the same air!) We're thinking of you and sending good vibrations your way!

Forgot to say thanks to everyone for the wonderful articles, pics, etc. posted over the past few days. Strange, that although he is generally very photogenic, there are some stinkers out there! -And Emma, you know we are all wishing you the very best for tonight.

(Moon) We now know that: 5. Cursing comes very naturally to him. (Karen) And this is a new revelation to you? ;-) (Moon) LOL, no, but he could omit them for interviews once in a while. ;-) Maybe ODB is seeing how well it seems to work for the 'other' CF....he has a lot of catching up to do if that is the case...;-) (Janet) BTW, I don't think he was wearing underpants in that scene but don't get too excited, it was a 'rear' view as he jumped into bed! - definitely played for laughs, not sex appeal. Oh my! Does this mean what I think it means? We get cheeks? Please confirm! ;-D Good luck Emma!! I'm hopeful that you will see ODB again!!

(Janet) BTW, I don't think he was wearing underpants in that scene but don't get too excited, it was a 'rear' view as he jumped into bed! - definitely played for laughs, not sex appeal. (Tress), Oh my! Does this mean what I think it means? We get cheeks? Please confirm! ;-D See that's what I mean. Couldn't she have asked him about this? This line of conversation sells tickets and he was promoting HS.

First off, Good luck Emma. Lightening can strike twice. Please breathe a bit of air for all of us, here.:-)Oh Gawd,I can't even begin to think about seeing him twice in 4 days. Colin Firth is a crumpet for an older woman someone in her thirties to fifties, an age group that doesn't traditionally put posters up... Except when they bully their daughters into putting up certain movie posters in their room:-)(even put nails in the wall) I've never imagined CF as a crumpet before. Hmmmm...delicious. (Lora)I love the way he says 'drama' and 'Trauma' in the Colin Unplugged video. It's sort of like, 'drawma' and 'Trawma." LOL, besides the way he says "debutante" in WAGW, his version of 'trawma' (he says it very drawn out)is fast becoming another favorite of mine. Thanks so very much, Karen, for the Telegraph article, and many thanks to Aishling, Bethan, Mari, and all. Oh, Emma you are probably on your way. Praying hard.

(Tress)Oh my! Does this mean what I think it means? We get cheeks? Please confirm! ;-D Very fleeting, partial view, I'm sorry to say!

Beggars can't be choosers.

On BBC 3 Liquid News: CF interviewed at premiere. He has several days' growth facial hair, and hair looked a little straggly. I assume for Trauma. Interviewer asked some rather mundane questions, CF seemed rather embarrassed. I am totally delighted for Emma. Lighning does strike twice!

(Janet) Very fleeting, partial view, I'm sorry to say! Oh....don't be sorry! LOL! This just means that the slo-mo button on the DVD player will get some use! Unless a stunt butt was used...;-) And thanks for all the info Janet. Yippee for Emma!! Twice in one week!

Hey Janet thanks for the news re premiere, great to know Emma will have a second helping. (Janet) several days growth facial hair Hey good news, a traumatised Lord Wessex then;-))

(Moon) See that's what I mean. Couldn't she have asked him about this? This line of conversation sells tickets and he was promoting HS. Moon, I know that you know more than most people that what is asked and discussed doesn't always end up in the finished article. :-( (Moon) We now know that: 5. Cursing comes very naturally to him. (Karen) And this is a new revelation to you? ;-) (Moon) LOL, no, but he could omit them for interviews once in a while. ;-) (Tress) Maybe ODB is seeing how well it seems to work for the 'other' CF....he has a lot of catching up to do if that is the case...;-) ROTF Tress! Colin, "beware of the dark side! If once you start down the dark path, forever it will dominate your destiny" (at least according to Yoda) ;-) Actually, I don't recall that he curses all *that* much in interviews, though I could be having an early senior moment. :-P (Linda) besides the way he says "debutante" in WAGW, his version of 'trawma' (he says it very drawn out)is fast becoming another favorite of mine. Oh, me too!!! I'd love to see him do So Graham Norton, too. Hell, if Donny Osmond can go on there.....I thought that was one of the best shows, too. (Evelyn) You have given exposure [read $$$]to many causes that might otherwise have gone unnoticed Maybe that's why he skipped the WAGW premiere in NYC....the rainforest is too well known of a cause. ;-) (Mari) Re: The Telegraph photos--that can't be his house. He'd never let himself be photographed in a way that would make his home identifiable, IMO. That was my first thought,too, but if it was the back how many people would know except the neighbors? Thanks Karen, Aishling, Antonella, and Barbara.

(Janet) several days growth facial hair Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm! Just the way I like him.....unless it's not well shaped...and growing all the way down his neck like some do..... Yuck, I've blown away my own fantasy. ;-) Hope things went well Emma! How exciting!

(Janet) several days growth facial hair (Dorine) Mmmmm, Mmmmm, Mmmmm! Just the way I like him.....unless it's not well shaped Not holding out much hope for "well-shaped", I bet "Trauma"-tized will mean it is more scraggly. Tapping foot, checking watch, calculating time...Oh Emma? Anybody home yet? (Oooh, maybe it's a good sign and she's standing in a potted palm somewhere!)

(Dorine)Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm! Just the way I like him.....unless it's not well shaped... A la InStyle??? Whew! (Barb)Tapping foot, checking watch, calculating time...Oh Emma? Anybody home yet? Give her time, just give her time...it's only 8:50 in the UK:-)

It's early here still but remember the golden rule of Colin encounters........ takes twice as long to get home when you are on cloud nine (again:-) ) Lucky Emma. and we still have the Boss's party link too. can't wait to see more facial hair, hope it makes tomorrow's papers;-)

(Barb)Tapping foot, checking watch, calculating time...Oh Emma? Anybody home yet? Here, while you are waiting, read another review from someone in the "sisterhood"..;-) http://www.filmmonthly.com/Video/Articles/WhatAGirlWants/WhatAGirlWants.html

You go to ogle Colin Firth and wish they'd hurry up with that Bridget Jones sequel already. Ok, fess up, who here goes by the name Coco Delgado? And hey. Colin Firth in leather pants dancing in front of a mirror? Worth the price of admission. Just saying. Hey, Coco, come count my ticket stubbs. Thanks, Maria. Fun article while we wait for Emma.

Thanks for all the news, articles and tidbits everyone. Re:Sunday Telegraph Cover. Welcome bad boy. He looks like a street punk. Hallelujah. I love the new look on CF. It's very edgy and it throws a big cream pie in the face of Mr. Darcy. He looks very comfortable in his own skin. Dare I hope I hear a mold being broken as we speak? If only! Cuss on tomorrow bad boy - make people drop their morning sausages!(Not that I don't like the other photo too-this has been an Equal Opportunity message) Emma! Emma! Emma!

OK, Matthew Perry was there, so may we'll have some press coverage over here as well. Sorry, but no time to fix them up right now.

Does Minnie look disinterested in that last one or what??

He wuz there!! Pics of the HS premiere are up on Wire Image: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====26391

Way to go karen! brilliant He's looking so wonderful as indeed is Livia, exactly as Emma said. But Minnie... honestly. She looked more animated dragging on her fag and slurping starbucks in BC! Obviously unable to cope with her such a classy guy up close and personal. Take a leaf out of Renee's book honey:-)) Thanks for the link Evie, Bellini's up!

Thanks boss..."Olivia" Firth...looks gorgeous as always. What style. Shows up the rest of the folks. Minnie Driver's dress...ug . I've seen better on the sale rack of M&S. Look at that mob ...anybody find Emma;-)))

He wuz there!! Pics of the HS premiere are up on Wire Image: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====26391

Thanks Karen and Evelyn! I thought Minnie looked preggers too in that first pic with Mr. Perry! And I love 'Olivia's' Laugh-In dress! It's very cute on her. Is her hair short(er) now or is that just the picture? Like ODB's scruff...

Thanks, for these boss. He looks AFG. I don't know wot's wrong with Minnie.

Agreed that "Olivia" looks really classy ( as ever) and nice to see Kristen Scott Thomas returning the favour and turning up at his premiere too. (Evelyn) anybody find Emma isn't she the one floating nine feet above the crowd ? ;-))

Boy does he look fantastic. I love that scruffiness. And very open collar! ;-D "Olivia" Firth...looks gorgeous as always. What style. It seems she's cut her hair. Smart. Who wants to deal with all that hair with two little ones? Seems they've both transformed themselves a bit in the last few days. (Lizza) But Minnie... honestly. She looked more animated dragging on her fag and slurping starbucks in BC! LOL!!! Thanks, Karen and Evelyn!

I'm getting the Wire Image big ones ready. So much for cleaning up the front yard. :-( Olivia's Pucci dress is sooooo Minnie looks better in the others; can't say the same for her dress either. She's never dressed well IMO.

BTW we really do have to hope he's on "This Morning" tomorrow looking like that! (Rupe was on it I recall to promote TIOBE and said the F*&* word, and after the satellite tape who knows what ODB could do :-))

(Karen) I'm getting the Wire Image big ones ready. So much for cleaning up the front yard. :-( Priorities woman! (I'll be right up to do it for you!) What I *can* see looks AFG!

I'm not sure that dress is the most flattering one for Livia at this particular time. It does look better on the one Karen posted vs. the Wireimage one, though.

Something quick, until I can sort through and pick out the best, clean up others, etc. Enjoy! http://www.firth.com/hs_gal5.html

Thank you, Karen! And Evelyn! Waiting for the big images. I agree on the dresses. Notice how tiny Mena Suvari is. I wonder if Mathew Perry or Hank Azaria are also in Trauma? Emma must be floating home. ;-)

Thank you again Karen! The bigger pics look awesome! ODB looks AMAZING! And if Livia is only 6 months along...she's huge (her belly...the rest of her is tiny. She looks great). Like her hair...and agree with Dorine...best to keep it short when you are running after two little ones.

Aaaaahhhh, thank you Karen and Evelyn! I swear, there is not a man alive who does for an opened-neck shirt what that man does. I'm sure there will be even more splendor!

Fantastic job Karen1 lovely selection, just noticed Livia's shoes, gorgeous, lime green and bejewelled (I think) look really fab. Need a closer view, bet they are italian;-0 Anyone else detect a reddish hue in ODB's hair, or is it just the light? like that colour on him...... lighting candles for "This Morning" aaahhhh1 Nevah thought I'd say that;-)

Fabulous finds! Thanks so much for the quick work! (Moon)I wonder if Mathew Perry or Hank Azaria are also in Trauma? I know MP is doing a play with MD, and I think HA might be in it as well. Livia looks great. She really has the nicest smile. I'm glad she's not hiding. And I'm thinking that dress is going to give her some attention in the mags. I couldn't wear it (aside from my not being extremely preggers) but good for her. Halloooo, Emma! Can't wait for your report.

Just added some more, where Livia looks bigger than a house. ;-)

(Karen) Just added some more, where Livia looks bigger than a house. ;-) And they are saying baby due in August? Twins? She is big...but didn't Colin say in an interview that she was absolutely huge with Luca? I think she looks amazing...beautiful, but she does look very pregnant.

She could not possibly be due in Aug. I like that Trauma look. You're right about that dress, Brenda. It will get attention, maybe even Hello Mag. It's not Pucci. Looks like it could be some young designer's boutique in Soho.

Above and beyond the call of duty: My DH is in London on business. He went along to Odeon Leicester Square around 9.00pm. The crowds has apparantly dispersed a little, and he was able to ask ODB for his autograph (for me, of course) as he was leaving, and he filmed it too. He was laughing while telling me this, 'cos CF gave him a strange look as he walked away - probably thought he was some sort of crazed male fan!! I think I can download some stills, so if they're OK, I'll do it later this week when my DH returns home.

Ohhh!! Congrats on the autograph coup Janet! And pics as well...your DH is the man!

(Janet) 'cos CF gave him a strange look as he walked away Oh, no! I think Colin's seen it all. How about the husband who yelled out, 'there goes your man' to his wife? ;-) Looking forward to seeing any pics, Janet. Let me know if you need any help. Glad you got an autograph too. (Moon) It will get attention, maybe even Hello Mag. It did get attention. Even WireImage singled (Olivia) out, obviously thinking she was "someone."

I'm catching up with everything from the past two days. Thanks everybody for everything! Thanks especially to Karen for putting the premiere pics up so quickly. OMG does he look gorgeous!!! So does Livia. What was MD thinking? In the photo taken from behind, where she's wearing a coat, her dress looks like a bedraggled slip showing.

(BarbS) Priorities woman! (I'll be right up to do it for you!) LOL! You know I'm *not* that far away, and I have your address. Be ready at 9 am. Glad I blew off my dentist appt to do the yardwork. ;-)

Karen, thanks for all the great pics from premiere. Boy, you're fast! Whew! Amazing! Livia's dress is adorable. Bet she's due at the end of July and that's why they're saying August. You always show sooner and bigger with the second, they say. I wonder if her hair is pulled back except for the front. In the PEN pics (yesterday) it looked like she still had long hair, but that she had it shorter in the front (like tonight). Janet, congrats on the autograph - what a DDH you have! I bet you can't wait to see what he captured on video - it's like a private 'unplugged' video with YKW just looking at you! ;-) Emma, Emmabean, pray tell us what tonight you've seen!?? ;-) Thanks, Maria, for the cute article. And thanks, Barbara, for the article/info you provided.

Karen, Really great photos. Thank you. CF looks fantastic. Love Livia's dress and shoes. Very Italian inspired at least. I think the big print and the style of the dress detract from the pregnancy more than the dress she wore to The Leopard reading. Altogether lovely. Catherine Zeta-Jones set a standard at the Oscars. Glad to see it. What about that CF hug from behind with Minnie? Livia would need a crowbar to get me out of that one. Would love to know Minnie's secret for remaining upright after that.

Thanks, Karen, for the fantastic premiere pics. He looks wonderful! Livia is lovely as usual, and unless she is having twins there is no way she will last until August. Janet, your DH deserves a special award. He is definitely a keeper. Emma, we can't wait for your special on the scene report. You may never come down to earth now. Enjoy!

Karen, you are the best. Very quick work. Heck, if I could fly out tomorrow I'd help out in the yard. Thanks a million. (Joyce)Would love to know Minnie's secret for remaining upright after that LOL, I don't know, but could you just imagine? Congratulations on your autograph, Janet. Great DH you have there. (Karen)Olivia's Pucci dress is sooooo Busy? She's glowing, though. Her hair does look long again in the picture where she is alone. (Tress)but didn't Colin say in an interview that she was absolutely huge with Luca Actually, he said that thankfully Luca came three weeks early because she was enormous. Not one of his more, eh, tactful answers. Check out his body on that picture to the left of the one where he's holding Minnie around the waist. Wow!!! AFG, I have to say it again, AFG. I'm beginning to think that since we haven't heard from Emma that maybe she left with the Firth's and is stuck somewhere in an elevator with them. Either that or cloud 9 took a wrong turn:-)Or, dare we hope she got into the party???

(Janet) 'cos CF gave him a strange look as he walked away (karen)Oh, no! I think Colin's seen it all. How about the husband who yelled out, 'there goes your man' to his wife? ;-) Capital!Capital! LOL. Karen is right. He's not only used to husbands..also fathers, boyfriends, sons, fiancees. All in a day's work. MD is a mess; that long unkept mane. I love "Olivia's" dress. Hey when she's finished with it maybe she'll let Laura have it;-)I think the reason "O" looks so big is because she is so v. thin normally.Just because she's preggars doesn't mean she has to dress like a nun. Fantastic job , boss. Now, roll on the reviews.

Hey, wait a minute... I just looked at the pics again... I think he's wearing *my* navy blue suit. Woo hoo!!

(Karen)Olivia's Pucci dress is sooooo (Linda) Busy? Or sooo like some things that used to hang in my mother's closet. ;-) Wonder why we didn't treated to the lovely Heather? She never misses an event where she can display her boobs. ;-0

(Evelyn) I think he's wearing *my* navy blue suit. No doubt. He only has the one.

(Tress) And if Livia is only 6 months along...she's huge (Moon) She could not possibly be due in Aug. You all are going to laugh at me, but you remember the park pictures? Now magazine, late October -- and obviously taken before that but probably not too much before? She was wearing glasses. I had a friend who wore contacts but who, while pregnant, could not wear them. By her third pregnancy, if I saw her in glasses, I knew what that meant before she even told me. First thing I thought of when I saw Livia in glasses (who may well wear them fairly frequently, I'd just never seen a picture.) If she's truly looking at late July or Aug, obviously it meant nothing, but if she goes significantly earlier...I'll jump up and down and say "I knew it!" ...And you can still laugh at me...;-)

There's a slew of new pics of CF and Olivia at: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====26392

I can't take my eyes off the photo above (#1253). That shirt is better than Darcy's wet one! Broad chest, slim waist, smoldery look. I'm feeling faint. (lindak)I'm beginning to think that since we haven't heard from Emma that maybe she left with the Firth's and is stuck somewhere in an elevator with them. Good thing Livia is due in August (wink, wink). Emma might have to help deliver :-)

There is also a slew there (wireimage) of Colin and Minnie. Oh to have been Minnie tonight...but I definitely would have worn a different dress:-) No meow intended.

Maybe Emma is driving them to the hospital as we speak.;-) Karen, great job in getting the premiere page together so quickly! I love premiere days around here . . . we need to have them more often.;-) Olivia's dress is very shagadelic, baby!;-) Oh, behave! Janet, we used to get BBC Liquid News here, but not sure if we still do. Will check. Story about your DH's close encounter at the premiere is too funny! Good for him. Looks like Mena Suvari, John Madden and KST were also there.

(lindak)I'm beginning to think that since we haven't heard from Emma that maybe she left with the Firth's With any luck at all, Emma was still around while the crowds were dispersed and Janet's DH was getting the autograph. Maybe she got up close and Firthful!

Check the wireimage photo #82. Is that woman's breast out of her dress? That'll be the photo printed in the mags. How dare she upstage Livia? Who is she anyway?

Some video footage of CF at the premiere. Go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/default.stm Go to "programmes" and click on "video-Entertainment Summary."

(Mari)Some video footage of CF at the premiere. Thanks, Mari. Colin doesn't sound "delighted" to be compared to The Gnat ;-) Does the announcer actually say "Darcy-tastic!"? Great word!

Oooh, thanks Karen for the HS premiere pics and typing up the article, and thanks to everyone else for all the lovely info these past few days. I agree that ODB and Livia look amazing. (Mari) Olivia's dress is very shagadelic, baby!;-) Oh, behave! LOL! Hey, it may be busy, but when you get to be that size, it's not like a black dress is going to hide much, either.;-) Why not have fun and be colorful? What's up with the mighty Minnie? I thought she was a clothes-horse a few years ago. She shoulda worn the red Halston. ;-) (Brenda)I can't take my eyes off the photo above (#1253). That shirt is better than Darcy's wet one! Broad chest, slim waist, smoldery look. I'm feeling faint. I'm with you, Brenda. He's one tall drink of water. Mmmmmmmmmmm. Emma are you still levitating after your second encounter? ;-) Hope to hear from you soon!

Thank you all for such wonderful pics and news. Took me a long time to finish (and drool) and it definitely made my day. "Olivia" looks gorgeous as ever!

(Brenda)Is that woman's breast out of her dress? . . . Who is she anyway? As our dear Moon would say: "Whore!" LOL! Colin doesn't sound "delighted" to be compared to The Gnat ;-) No he doesn't, and neither would I.;-) (Lisa)Why not have fun and be colorful? Agreed! To all those who tried to tell me that the Firths hide their pregnancies . . . toldya, toldya, nyeh, nyeh, nyeh!;-) I like her shorter hair bob, too.

(Karen) Wonder why we didn't treated to the lovely Heather? She never misses an event where she can display her boobs. ;-0 (Brenda) Check the wireimage photo #82. Is that woman's breast out of her dress? That'll be the photo printed in the mags. How dare she upstage Livia? Who is she anyway? I have a theory...I think Alison David (wireimage photo #82) probably has on the dress that Heather planned to wear....Heather didn't want to show up in the same frock...soooo....;-D And I think AD is a singer...but not sure.

(Evelyn) Just because she's preggars doesn't mean she has to dress like a nun. Definitely not. That dress is a lot fun. Great choice for the dreary weather anyway. Just that one Wireimage photo of her alone could have been more flattering from another angle. (Karen) Wonder why we didn't treated to the lovely Heather? She never misses an event where she can display her boobs. ;-0 LOL! She didn't want to be upstaged by the other woman hanging out. ;-) (Brenda) I can't take my eyes off the photo above (#1253)...smoldery look That's funny, I thought his look said "Oh s*&t, there's more of those photographers in here, too." ;-) Great premiere page, Karen. Janet, that's too cool about your husband. Hope he got that look from Colin on camera as he walked away. (Barb) You all are going to laugh at me, but you remember the park pictures? Now magazine, late October -- and obviously taken before that but probably not too much before? A couple of other people thought the same thing at that time, but because of the clothes. Emma *must* have been partying. *fingers crossed* (Joyce) What about that CF hug from behind with Minnie? Livia would need a crowbar to get me out of that one. You said it! And he really had a grip on her. I can't fathom her apparent lack of excitement. ;-)

(Brenda) Check the wireimage photo #82. Is that woman's breast out of her dress? Very good eyes. It's half out. Mark, would you like a close-up? ;-) Thanks for the video, Mari. Audio fell apart; will have to try again later.

I have a short report from Antonella, who was down in London for work, and didn't expect to see anything by the time she got over there: "Anyway I didn't see much. I worked all day as a slave...and I managed to get to Leicester Square by quarter to 8 when all the action was finished. I saw Colin going in and Minnie Driver being interviewed by a reporter and that's it. People were already going away with an exception of an American lady who was taking pictures for someone in the US. Was she maybe one of your "delegates"? I got a billboard but it was too big for me to transport on the bus/tube and then on the train/then taxi....so i "kindly" gave to a screeming teenager who thanked me millions of times. I waited 15 minutes in the cold wind, saw Mark Harman coming out to smoke a sigarette (at least I managed to say hallo to him! Like the man, really very Yorkshire, but nice) and Paul Ross (Jonathan Ross' brother, awful who was signing authographs on the HS billboard even though he doesn't have anything to do with the film) then I went to the station to take my train home. "Apparently Colin behaved very kindly to everybody, signing autograph all around the place, talking on people mobiles and posing for photographs (reminding a bit of Tom Cruise's behaviour at premieres)"

(Brenda)Is that woman's breast out of her dress? . . . She needs to borrow J Lo's two-sided, double-stick tape, or Mari's duct tape, at the very least. ;-)

Hey janet lovely story that your DH got the autograph for you, you must be so thrilled. ODB talking on mobiles...... there's a new challenge ladies, Emma wonder if you tried that?:-)) Mari thanks for all the links, a wonderful "slew|"

(Brenda)I can't take my eyes off the photo above (#1253). That shirt is better than Darcy's wet one! Broad chest, slim waist, smoldery look. I'm feeling faint. My thoughts exactly. Some might have been drawn to Livia's figure of ODB'S dimples, but for me, it's "bring on that bod"!

Agreed Sandy, great suit!

Wow, this has been a busy day! I hate being offline when there's lots of excitement. Thanks to everybody for the various links and information, and especially to Karen for getting the pictures posted so quickly. And speaking of the pictures, I'd say that we haven't heard from Emma because she hasn't regained consciousness yet. Wow, did he ever look fantastic.

Karen: Mark, would you like a close-up? ;-) Hey! I resemble that remark... Will trade any one Alison David (neverheardofher) for any two archived HGs. Incidentally, Colin & Minnie on front of Metro (free London paper) this morning.

It was driving me mental - I had no network connection last night at DBf's house to report to you all! but the good thing is that I got pics ready -- however again, I am glad there are others as my digital sucks really. And I keep cutting people's heads off (oh, like COLIN's). Yes lightening does strike twice - so clearly I have been very very good, or I got something REAL bad coming my way to deserve this! I now have my own signed copy of Speaking with the Angel. I felt like I would have had the nerve to talk to him if he wasn't rushing along, but obviously it was way less intimate that Thursday. He was GREAT with the crowd, went around the whole thing, must have signed his name a hundred times, took photos, talked to people on mobiles (including a 'Hello Mum' beside us - can you imagine getting that phonecall?!) Livia looked so fab in that Pucci print. Kristen Scott Thomas was there, ran in really fast. Have pics of Mena Suvari (who is the size of a 12 year old in my mind!), Matthew Perry, Hank Azaria maybe got in one. Everyone reading the Metro on the train this morning as I came in to work -it was great to see him so many times over! I didn't go back and try to find the party, I just came for the entrance and then left. He looked GREAT in that suit, and the hair growth was v. v. good. Although I think I prefer Mr Casual from last week myself.

Janet I really hope your VCR is set up since I completely forgot to do it for This Morning! And Paul Ross was there interviewing everyone around me as well (thank god he didn't ask me).

Just catching up on the photos and discussion...The press right beside us had no idea who half the people showing up were. The Alison David woman (just learning her name now) came back out after going in very early just so they could take more photos of the dress. She came with Naomi Harris, who I recognised from the version they did of White Teeth on tv in the fall here. There was an American reporter from People mag beside us too, and some photographers were trying to get her photos, but she wasn't sure if she wanted them or not. Seemed to just be interested in Matthew Perry's attendance. Him and Hank Azaria are in a new play with Minnie opening soon, Sexual Peversity or something like that.

Congrats, Emma! I'm so, so happy for you. including a 'Hello Mum' beside us - can you imagine getting that phonecall?!) OMG!! i wonder if the 'mom' at the other end might have fainted. I would if I were, even though I'm not a mom myself. Anything he says will pass me out. :)

Way to go, Emma. Your own autographed Speaking With the Angles...Lucky girl. I have other questions, but need my coffee just now. Glad you made it. How exciting. You are on a roll. :-)

I sent all my photos to Karen (sorry I probably just filled your inbox forever!) but they aren't really good enough to put up on here, so I quickly put some up on my site: http://emmainlondon.tripod.com/colin.html

Good Lord, what a festa!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! He looks great, she looks great, congrats again Emma! Unable to pull up your site, will try and be patient...Arrggghhh!! From Empire this morning.. http://www.empireonline.co.uk/news/news.asp?4706

(Emma)they aren't really good enough I think they are wonderful, and you got a good close up of his hand and dimples. Now I need to know what you are up to next, because all good things happen in Three's...

Wow, crazy couple of days! Thanks everyone for the reports, pics, etc! (Emma) including a 'Hello Mum' beside us - can you imagine getting that phonecall?! I wouldn't have believed it was really him!! I'd probably humiliate myself by going "yeah, yeah, SURE your Colin Firth, riiiight" and then later have to kill myself when I found out it really was him, LOL! Although I'm not too crazy about the dress, Livia looks positively radiant. CF--AFG City! Mmmmm.....Now, what on earth is wrong with MD? She is wrapped up in CF's arms, and she looks......bored??? WTF???????? (Joyce) Livia would need a crowbar to get me out of that one. Ditto that!!

Emma, you are my idol. Not only do you live in my absolute favorite city but you got to see the man twice in a matter of days. You lucky lucky girl. Thanks for all the reports and the great pics. I almost like your pics better than the professional ones b/c you can really get the feeling what it would be like to actually be there. Thank you thank you thank you. Thanks to everyone else for all the great articles and pics. Thanks Karen for maintaining this place where we can all be silly giddy drooly girls.